Special districts bill to go to conference committee in Kentucky legislature

7:32 PM,
Mar. 11, 2013

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Written by

Jessie Halladay

House and Senate members are expected to meet in conference committee, possibly on Tuesday, to discuss a bill that would require more transparency and accountability from special districts.

House Bill 1, championed by state Auditor Adam Edelen, would create an online system for such districts to report their financial records. It also would create some penalties for districts that do not comply with the filings, including possible audits.

Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, agrees with the original bill seeking more ...